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Merton Deventer Obituary
Burnie is survived by his children, Michael (Christie) Deventer and Marlene (David) Lake; grandchildren, Andrew (Suzanne) Lake, Samantha (Garrett) Cochran, Pamela (Rob) Eames, and Jacob (Lindsey Bishop) Lake; Andrea (Brett) Butterfield; great-grandchildren, Amaya (Ricky Parker Jr.) and Chloe Lake, Kaitlyn and Adrian Lake, Zoe Bishop, Ruby and Hudson Lake, James and William Butterfield; great-great-grandson, Rishon Parker; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Berdetta, whom he was married to for nearly 69 years; son, Daniel Deventer; grandson, Taylor Deventer; parents, Homer and Myrtle Deventer; and brothers and sisters. A Celebration of Life will be held at Leo Global Methodist Church on June 22, 2025, from 2-4 p.m. The schedule is as follows: 2:00 p.m. - Doors Open, 2:30 p.m. - Memorial Service & Tribute, 3:00-4:00 p.m. - Visitation & Gathering. Memorial contributions may be made to Leo Global Methodist Church in his name.
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Marlene Lake
June 2, 2025
Daddy I love and miss you so very much. But I know you are healthy and full of energy in Heaven. Knowing you are with mommy and Danny brings so much happiness to my broken heart.
I love and miss you every second of the day.
Marlene
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